A post based on the thoughts from my morning run back on December 6.
Four “steps” to hearing from God: Continue reading “Hearing From God”
Hearing From God
Spiritual Training Plans
Recently two friends of mine have started training for a half-marathon coming up in September. As any wise runner does, they have a training plan to get them in shape for the race. But at the same time they’ve started a second training plan – a spiritual training plan.
Music and Scripture – Together!
My God time usually involves scripture and it usually involves music. But just this morning it occurred to me that it could involve something new: music about scripture!
Take a Bath with God!
A quick creative God time idea: Take a bath with God! Continue reading “Take a Bath with God!”
Spiritual Disciplines With Others
I was walking in the park with a friend today, talking about growth in our relationships with God. It occurred to me that a key part of that growth was something we hadn’t touched on much in our talks: spiritual disciplines with other people. Continue reading “Spiritual Disciplines With Others”
Really Silent Prayer
Recently I was talking with a friend about some time they spent with God and they mentioned listening to God. Then the book I’m reading right now talked about listening to God. I’ve felt for a while that I’m not particularly good at the “listening” part of my time with God. Continue reading “Really Silent Prayer”
Where Was God for 30 Years?
I’ve been a Christian for almost 30 years. I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior when I was 23, some time in September or October 1995. I don’t remember the exact date. But I remember what changed in my life: mostly, nothing. Continue reading “Where Was God for 30 Years?”
How Do You Pick What to Read In the Bible?
I recently had a good friend ask me the question “How do you pick what/where to read in the Bible?” Here’s what I came up with.
Continue reading “How Do You Pick What to Read In the Bible?”
God Time Tapestry
During the winter I normally have my morning God time in my home office where I work during the day. I do have a nice couch in there, but it faces my desk with it’s computer and two monitors. Not the most spiritually inspiring thing to look at for an hour. Continue reading “God Time Tapestry”
Tom’s Prayer
I’m not sure where I got this idea originally but it’s been one of my most helpful over the last year or two.
The basic idea is to find some scripture that speaks to you about your relationship with God, and then personalize into a prayer you can pray in the future.
Amos 5:6 